Denver Water expects 18th Street in downtown Denver to be closed for much of Wednesday while crews repair a broken water main.

The work of the main, between Curtis and Arapahoe streets, was completed by 4 p.m., Denver Water said in a news release.

However, the street now needs to be repaved. That work is expected to go on overnight, and at least one lane of traffic on 18th Street will remain open between Curtis Street and Arapahoe Street during the work.

The break in 12-inch line was detected about 4 a.m. Water was briefly turned off the the building at 1099 18th St.; it was turned back on by 5:30 a.m.

Although water service will not be impacted to customers while repairs are made, drivers should avoid the area .

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